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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.03, 3,393.50 and 801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.03, 3,393.50 and 801.14 is: 1,201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.03 : 3,393.50 = 801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.03/3,393.50 = 801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.03x = 3,393.50 × 801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.03x = 2,718,666.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,666.71/2,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.87

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